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A look at some of the Canadians who have lost their lives to COVID-19
COVID-19 has sickened thousands of Canadians from coast to coast and killed hundreds. "While we can start to become numb to these numbers as time goes on, each one of these individuals had a life that...
May 05, 2020
Fix on Friday to finally let moms-to-be receive CERB, Qualtrough tells MPs
OTTAWA - Expecting mothers who lost their jobs due to COVID-19 in March, and have since been unable to access emergency federal aid, will receive a key benefit once a fix comes into effect on Friday. ...
May 05, 2020
Federal government earmarking $77M to keep food-processing industry safe
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday more than $77 million to help keep workers in the food-processing industry safe. The news comes as a Cargill meat-packing plant in High River, Alta., so...
May 05, 2020
Athleteics Canada awards Olympic spots to Dunfee, Hofbauer and Pidhoresky
OTTAWA - Marathoners Trevor Hofbauer and Dayna Pidhoresky and race walker Evan Dunfee have been nominated by Athletics Canada for their events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The International Olympi...
May 05, 2020
Leafs' Holl: American players waiting for 'concrete plan' before crossing border
TORONTO - Maple Leafs defenceman Justin Holl is ready to go. He's just waiting for the green light. Holl has spent most of the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down the NHL, and much of North Ame...
May 05, 2020
Scientist says he was fired after concerns over malaria drug
WASHINGTON - A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to "flood" coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with ...
May 05, 2020
LPS to launch "service investigation" into Star Wars Day stormtrooper arrest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) will be looking into the way officers handled a call for service at a local Star Wars-themed restaurant on Monday, May the Fourth.LNN reported that an ...
May 05, 2020 The employee dressed in the stormtrooper costume. (Supplied by Bradley Whalen)
Scientists concerned focus on COVID-19 disrupting regular health research funds
OTTAWA - Canada's health research granting agency has postponed its usual funding competition due to COVID-19, sparking concern the lack of money could disrupt regular health research. The Canadian In...
May 05, 2020
Toronto FC chef still hard at work and getting rave reviews during pandemic
TORONTO - Chef Elaine Flamenco is valued by Toronto FC players, coaches and staff for far more than her food. Flamenco and her culinary team at the MLS club's north Toronto training facility...
May 05, 2020
Trudeau announces $250M aid package for agri-food sector
Just as farmers and ranchers get ready to ramp up operations for the year the federal government is announcing a significant financial aid package.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an emergency ...
May 05, 2020 (CHAT News Today)